About this role
Job summary The Occupational therapy service within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join one of our Community Mental Health Team. This role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused occupational therapy to adults with complex mental health needs across Cardiff and the Vale. You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team to complete specialist occupational therapy assessments, develop strengths-based intervention plans, and support individuals to engage in meaningful occupations, promote independence, and enhance wellbeing. The post sits within a supportive service that values reflective practice, supervision, and continuous professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused occupational therapy services to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs within the community. You will be working as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Specialist Occupational Therapy Assessment and InterventionUndertake comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions addressing occupational performance, functional ability, and environmental factors, to inform formulation and recovery planning.
Multidisciplinary Team WorkingWork collaboratively within the CMHT providing occupational therapy expertise to MDT discussions, care planning, and reviews.
Care Coordination and Contribution to CPAWhere appropriate, act as or contribute to care coordination and Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes, ensuring occupational perspectives are embedded in holistic care plans.
Leadership and Professional ResponsibilityTake responsibility for own caseload, prioritising effectively, and providing day-to-day support and supervision to other staff members
Service Development and Quality ImprovementContributing to all aspects of service development
Professional DevelopmentActively engage in supervision, appraisal, reflective practice, and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competence and professional knowledge.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in Occupational Therapy Holds professional registration as awarded by the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Special Knowledge Essential
Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Experience Essential
Previous clinical experience relevant to post Experience as working as part of an MDT Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
Desirable
Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills Essential
Demonstrate specialist skills within neuro, rehabilitation or disability management and mental health Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others Interpersonal skills Adaptive/ flexible team player
Personal and Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to demonstrate empathy Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience Willingness to work flexible hours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Pendine Community Mental Health Team
124-126 Cowbridge Road West
Cardiff
CF5 5BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)